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Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Tonya is a mother of five and married to a man she describes as "beyond compare".

Tonya declares a genuine love for writing - she is a very active member of Helium and is serving as a Sub-Steward in the Cleaning Sub-Channel

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to play Yankee swap (white elephant gift exchange): 2 of 15
Last year, after being invited to a white elephant gift exchange, I fully embraced the challenge. It seemed the company I worked for was sending us on a Safari! I couldn't have been more thrilled. Eager to get a head-start on my coworkers, I packed up my belongings, overdosed one of my credit cards, and headed off to Thailan... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Can you prevent yourself from being a rape victim?: 6 of 41
This can be a touchy subject for previous victims of rape, as they tend to subsequently blame themselves. Therefore, I find it necessary to say "It is never your fault" for what a demented, brutal offshoot of our society has executed. Furthermore, I feel that rape has little to do with how a person dresses, and more to do wi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood dreams: 4 of 27
COLOR ME HAPPY Summon to your mind the sweet menu, so as to dream of the child in you... That melt in your mouth, taste of the color that nourishes the child you've kept undercover. The brown chocolate batter you licked from the spoon. With the tip of your nose a little brown too. The pink cotton candy you ate at the fair. W... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Tommy Hilfiger escorted off the Oprah Winfrey Show: Your reactions: 3 of 19
Have you heard? Oprah Winfrey got so upset with remarks Tommy Hilfiger made while recording one of her shows, she had security escort him right off the set! Can you believe it? You can believe it ... but you shouldn't. If you had read only the opening to this article however, you just may have turned out to be the next perso... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Assessing psychic Sylvia Browne's talent: 5 of 31
Every Wednesday on the Montel Williams show, psychic Sylvia Browne delivers her clairvoyant insight to audience members. As many inquire with desperate hopes to unravel the mysterious death of a loved one, you'll hear her convey the bleeped-out names of murderers. Some fork-over their symptoms to secure the supposed diagnosi... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 59 of 352
Finally, my brother had met "the one" and they were getting married. It would be a six-thousand mile round trip by car to attend his wedding. But we went. My fiance, our two children, and my mother all packed into our cracker-jack box of car, a 1988 Chevy Nova. It took us three days to make the drive from Boise, Idaho to Ply... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a loved one: 27 of 136
"Dear Dad, By the time you read this my daughter and I will be long gone and headed for Texas." That was how mom's letter to grandpa began. More significant than the way it began though, was the way it ended. I was sixteen when mom decided it was time for a change. "We're moving to Texas" she said. It was mid-summer and life... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Guide to websites for country music lovers: 1 of 5
I'd like to offer you a tour into the cyber world of country music. On this tour, you will find an ensemble of the most useful and legitimate sites presently accessible to country music fans. As a prospective member of the "Country Club", and I don't mean the kind you usher your golf clubs to, I think you will enjoy these si... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Make the world a little better: 5 of 24
Taking A Stand Have you any empathy to share with mankind or are you walking tall in front of, or behind? Are you endorsing labels like the scarlet letter instead of aiming high to make the world a little better? Is there room in your heart to help minimize divide so we may stand united together side by side? Let's give the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's journey: 66 of 307
I WAS HAZEL Produced and unaccepted Trespassing progeny Brought to an institution Pending mom's epiphany Momma changed her mind Decided to reclaim Hazel would no longer Suit her as a name Tonya, is pronounced Like being born again A parent and a child Flourish promptly when: A name for a child in the color of her eyes Erased... More..